The History of the High Five

Learn How to Give the Perfect Happy Slap

Nothing says victory like an EPIC high five, but where did this gesture of celebration come from? The List's Matt Gallant has the history of the happy slap and some funny high five fails, now on The List!

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Nothing says victory like an EPIC high five, but where did this gesture of celebration come from? The List's Matt Gallant has the history of the happy slap and some funny high five fails, now on The List!

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